Synopses & Reviews
The Battle of the Little Bighorn has long held an eminent position among the chronicles of the mythic West. None of the men who rode with Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer to his andldquo;Last Standandrdquo; survived to tell the tale, but this stunning photography book provides a view of the battlefield as it must have existed in 1876.
To create Where Custer Fell, authors James S. Brust, Brian C. Pohanka, and Sandy Barnard searched for elusive documents and photographs, made countless trips to the battlefield, and scrutinized all available sources. Each chapter begins with a concise, lively description of an episode in the battle. The narratives are graphically illustrated by historical photos, which are presented alongside modern photos of the same location on the battlefield. The book also features detailed maps and photographs of battle participants and the early photographers who attempted to tell their story.
Synopsis
The Battle of the Little Bighorn has long held an eminent position among the chronicles of the mythic West. None of the men who rode with Lieutenant Colonial George Armstrong Custer to his "Last Stand" survived to tell the tale, but this stunning photography book provides a view of the battlefield as it must have existed in 1876. This abundant phographic record, with 217 b&w illustrations and 15 maps, includes historical and contemporary photographs that chronicle changes to the battlefield.
About the Author
James S. Brust, M.D., a specialist in historical photographs and prints, has published frequently on these topics in journals and magazines. He resides in San Pedro, California.
Brian C. Pohanka, who passed away as this book went to press, was a military historian and author of several books. He also was senior researcher, writer, and adviser for Time-Life Books, television documentaries, and feature films.
Sandy Barnard is an independent scholar and writer specializing in the Indian wars.and#160;He studied English and History at Boston College and received an M.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1971. He taught journalism at Indiana State University for over 30 years. He has authored numerous books on the Little Bighorn and related topics, including I Go With Custer: The Life and Death of Reporter Mark Kellogg (AST Press, 1996), Campaigning with the Irish Brigade: Pvt. John Ryan, 28th Massachusetts (AST Press, 2001), Ten Years with Custer, A 7th Cavalrymanand#39;s Memoirs (AST Press, 2001), and, with James S. Brust and Brian C. Pohanka, Where Custer Fell: Photographs of the Little Bighorn Battlefield Then and Now (OU Press, 2005). He served as editor of Greasy Grass, published by the Custer Battlefield Historical and Museum Association, and he resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina.